CITY COUNCIL

 

MINUTES


April 6/7, 2011  –  Council Chamber

 

 

PRESENT

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, **J. Batty,
K. Diotte, *K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

*Participated by telephone

** Participated in person and by telephone

ABSENT

None

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE

S. Farbrother, City Manager

A. Sinclair, City Clerk

L. Long, Office of the City Clerk

N. Rajan, Office of the City Clerk

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM

                                                                                                         PAGE

DECISION

 

1.          CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS                             2

1.1        Call to Order                                                                                          3

1.2        Adoption of Agenda                                                                            3

1.3        Adoption of Minutes                                                                           4

1.4        Protocol Items                                                                                      4

2.          ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS              5

2.1        Select Items for Debate                                                                      5

2.2        Requests to Speak                                                                              5

2.3        Requests for Specific Time on Agenda                                         5

2.4        Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate                                      6

3.          COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES                                                                 6

4.          REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING        6

5.          STATUS REPORT                                                                                6

5.1        Bylaw 15659 - LRT Governance Board Bylaw                             6

4.          REPORTS                                                                                              6

6.1        Revitalization in Downtown Edmonton                                         6

6.2        Community Benefits and Engagement Options -

             Downtown Sports and Entertainment Facility                             7

6.3        Potential Downtown Arena: Governance Framework               7

6.4        Potential Downtown Arena - Alternative Funding

             Methods                                                                                                  8

6.5        Arena District Community Revitalization Levy                            8

6.6        Potential Downtown Arena - Update on Negotiated

             Outcomes                                                                                               9

6.7        December 2010, Preliminary Year-end Financial

             Results - Operating and Capital                                                       9

6.8        River Valley Alliance - Funding

             Distribution/Parks Development Capital Priorities                   13

6.9        2011 Budget Update                                                                         14

6.10       Edmonton Arts Council - Community Investment

             Program Travel Grant Recommendations                                  17

6.11       Fort Edmonton - Capitol Theatre - Budget

             Adjustment                                                                                          17

6.12       Increase to Fund Transit Peace Officers                                   18

6.13       2011 Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvement

             Levy Reductions (Sherbrooke and Parkallen)                           18

6.14       Notice of Intention to Designate - Northern

             Alberta Pioneers and Descendants Association

             Cabin as a Municipal Historic Resource                                     19

6.15       Churchill Square Development Options                                    19

6.16       Administrative and Programming Expenditures

             related to Churchill Square                                                             20

6.17       Board Assignments - Local and Composite

             Assessment Review Boards                                                          20

6.18       Changes to Service Alberta Motor Vehicle Fee

             Schedule                                                                                              20

6.19       Change to Council Calendar - Cancellation of

             April 14, 2011, Special Council Meeting                                       21

7.          BYLAWS                                                                                              21

7.1        Bylaw 15690 - To authorize the City of Edmonton

             to construct, finance, assess Sidewalk

             Reconstruction Local Improvements in the

             Capilano and West Jasper Place Areas                                       21

7.2        Bylaw 15691 - To authorize the City of Edmonton

             to construct, finance, and assess Sidewalk

             Reconstruction Local Improvements                                           22

8.          PRIVATE REPORTS                                                                         23

8.1        Verbal Report - Potential Downtown Arena - Update

             on Negotiated Outcomes - PRIVATE                                            23

8.2        Purchase of Land - PRIVATE                                                         27

9.          NOTICES OF MOTION                                                                      28

10.        ADJOURNMENT                                                                                29

 

 

 

 

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DECISION SUMMARY

ITEM

 

DECISION

1.

CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

1.1

Call to Order

 

 

 

Mayor S. Mandel called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

Cyril Gowler, Corporate Chaplain, All Weather Windows led the assembly in prayer.

 

 

 

 

 

1.2

Adoption of Agenda

 

 

Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That the April 6, 2011, City Council agenda be adopted with the following changes:

Additions:

6.8  River Valley Alliance - Funding Distribution/Parks Development Capital Priorities

6.9  2011 Budget Update

6.16  Administrative and Programming Expenditures related to Churchill Square

6.17  Board Assignments - Local and Composite Assessment Review Boards

6.18  Changes to Service Alberta Motor Vehicle Fee Schedule

6.19  Change to Council Calendar - Cancellation of April 14, 2011, Special City Council Meeting

7.1  Bylaw 15690 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Capilano and West Jasper Place Areas

7.2  Bylaw 15691 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements

8.2  Purchase of Land - Private

Deletions:

6.6  Potential Downtown Arena: Update on Negotiated Outcomes

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Krushell

 

1.3

Adoption of Minutes

 

 

Moved E. Gibbons - J. Batty:

 

 

 

That the following meeting minutes be adopted:

  • March 14, 2011, City Council Public Hearing
  • March 16, 2011, City Council
  • March 24, 2011, Special City Council

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Krushell

 

1.4

Protocol Items

 

 

Working Relationship Agreement (D. Loken)

 

 

 

Councillor D. Loken on behalf of City Council, announced that in January the City's Corporate Leadership Team, Civic Union and Association Presidents reaffirmed their commitment to the City of Edmonton's Working Relationship Agreement.  By signing the Working Relationship Agreement, management and union leaders commit to working under a set of principles to solve problems, treating each other with trust and respect, communicating openly and honestly and working together.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day of Pink (K. Leibovici)

 

 

 

Councillor K. Leibovici, on behalf of City Council, announced that April 13, 2011, has come to be known as the Day of Pink, in recognition of International Day against bullying and discrimination and homophobia.  On April 13, 2011, Edmontonians are encouraged to celebrate diversity by wearing a pink shirt and participating in activities in their workplaces, organizations and communities and colleagues and City staff to wear pink to show their support.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Race and Cultural Awards (A. Sohi)

 

 

 

Councillor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, attended the Centre for Race and Culture’s Award Gala, on March 5, 2011.  For the past several year s, individuals and groups who have made significant contributions toward racial and cultural equity in Edmonton are nominated in five category awards.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Neil Reimer (S. Mandel)

 

 

 

Recently Mr. Neil Reimer, (former Mayor Jan Reimer's father), passed away.  A more formal protocol will be held at a future Council meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

George Luck School (S. Mandel)

 

 

 

On behalf of City Council, Mayor S. Mandel welcomed the students of George Luck School and their teacher
K. Teague.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fraser School (S. Mandel)

 

 

 

On behalf of City Council, Mayor S. Mandel welcomed students from Fraser School and their teachers J. Ewasiw and T. Batke.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS

2.1

Select Items for Debate

 

 

 

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9, 6.11, 6.18, 8.1 and 8.2.

 

 

 

 

 

2.2

Requests to Speak

 

 

 

There were no requests to speak.

 

 

 

 

 

2.3

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

 

 

Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That the following items be made time specific:

6.1 Revitalization in Downtown – 1st item of business

6.2 Community Benefits and Engagement Options Downtown Sports and Entertainment Facility – 2nd item of business

6.3 Potential Downtown Arena: Governance Framework – 3rd item of business

6.4 Potential Downtown Arena: Alternative Funding Methods – 4th item of business

6.5 Arena District Community Revitalization Levy - 5th item of business

8.1 Verbal Report - Potential Downtown Arena - Update on Negotiated Outcomes – Private – 6th item of business

 

That agenda items 6.9 and 6.18 be heard in the following order:

6.18  Changes to Service Alberta Motor Vehicle Fee Schedule

6.9  2011 Budget Update

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

2.4

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

 

 

 

There were no bylaws selected for debate.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

 

 

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

 

 

 

 

 

5.

STATUS REPORT

5.1

Bylaw 15659 - LRT Governance Board Bylaw

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That the revised due date of April 27, 2011, be approved.

 

Transportation

 

Due Date: April 27, 2011

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Krushell

 

6.

REPORTS

6.1

Revitalization in Downtown Edmonton

 

 

 

P. Ohm and R. Riesling, Planning and Development Department; and T. Sutherland, Dialog, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - J. Batty:

 

 

 

That the April 6, 2011, Planning and Development Department report 2011PGM008, be received for information.

 

Planning & Dev.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

6.2

Community Benefits and Engagement Options - Downtown Sports and Entertainment Facility

 

 

 

W. Trocenko, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. 
R. G. Klassen, General Manager, Planning and Development Department; and S. Farbrother, City Manager; answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved J. Batty - D. Loken:

 

 

 

That the April 6, 2011, Planning and Development Department report 2011PGM009, be received for information.

 

Planning & Dev.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

6.3

Potential Downtown Arena: Governance Framework

 

 

 

S. Farbrother, City Manager; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions.
S. Mackie, Planning and Development Department; and
S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That the April 6, 2011, Finance and Treasury Department report 2011FT2799, be received for information.

 

Finance & Treas.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken,
J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, K. Krushell

 

 

6.4

Potential Downtown Arena - Alternative Funding Methods

 

 

 

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.
S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Loken:

 

 

 

Stadium Capital Financing Group
That the City Manager request in writing to the Stadium Capital Financing Group, that the Stadium Capital Financing Group present a surrogate model of their proposal to Council, including the legal implications of an equity seat rate model, as discussed at the April 6, 2011, City Council meeting, and that City Council be copied on that letter.

City Manager’s Office

Due Date:

Apr. 27, 2011

 

 

 

S. Farbrother, City Manager; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici, T. Caterina

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, J. Batty, K. Krushell, L. Sloan

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.5

Arena District Community Revitalization Levy

 

 

 

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.
R. G. Klassen, and S. Mackie, Planning and Development Department; M. Hall, Asset Management and Public Works Department; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - K. Leibovici:

 

 

 

That the April 6, 2011, Finance and Treasury Department report 2011PW1372 be received for information.

 

Finance & Treas.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

6.6

Potential Downtown Arena - Update on Negotiated Outcomes

 

 

 

This item was deleted from the agenda.

 

 

 

 

 

6.7

December 2010, Preliminary Year-end Financial Results - Operating and Capital

 

 

 

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.
S. Farbrother, City Manager; R. Boutilier, General Manager, Transportation Department; M. Koziol, General Manager, Capital Construction Department; and L. Cochrane, General Manager, Community Services Department; J. Kabarchuk, Capital Construction Department; and A. Sinclair, City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved T. Caterina - S. Mandel:

 

 

 

That the 2011 Operating Budget be amended as follows:

1. That $6.552 million be transferred from the Financial Stabilization Reserve to cover carry-forward requests where 2011 commitments exist, as outlined in Attachment 1, item 3, of the April 6, 2011, Finance and Treasury Department report 2011CF2049.

2. That $1.833 million be transferred from the Financial Stabilization Reserve to fund the Council approved contribution to the 2011 Indy, as outlined in Attachment 1, item 4, of the April 6, 2011, Finance and Treasury Department report 2011CF2049.

 

Finance & Treas.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Krushell

 

 

 

 

 

Capital Budget Increase for Abbotsfield Recreation Centre

Moved T. Caterina - E. Gibbons:

That the 2009 - 2011 Capital Budget be increased by
$5.5 million for the Abbottsfield Recreation Centre, with funding from the Financial Stabilization Reserve as a result of 2010 surplus and that Administration proceed with a Request for Proposal as soon as possible.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - E. Gibbons:

 

 

 

That the following Motion on the Floor be referred to the April 11, 2011, Community Services Committee meeting, to be dealt with in conjunction with the April 11, 2011, Community Services Department report 2011CRS008, (Funding Source for Abbottsfield Recreation Centre):

Moved T. Caterina - E. Gibbons (Made at the April 6/7, 2011, City Council meeting):

Capital Budget Increase for Abbotsfield Recreation Centre

That the 2009 - 2011 Capital Budget be increased by $5.5 million for the Abbottsfield Recreation Centre, with funding from the Financial Stabilization Reserve as a result of 2010 surplus and that Administration proceed with a Request for Proposal as soon as possible.

 

Finance & Treas.

 

Due Date:

Apr. 11, 2011

CS Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Krushell

 

 

 

 

Potential Funding:  Mill Woods Library Seniors Centre and Multicultural Facility

Moved A. Sohi - K. Leibovici:

That $ 9.2 million be allocated to the Mill Woods Library second storey space for the Mill Woods Seniors Centre and Multicultural Facility with the source of funds being the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - B. Henderson:

 

 

 

That the following Motion on the Floor be referred to the April 11, 2011, Community Services Committee meeting, to be dealt with in conjunction with the April 11, 2011, Finance and Treasury Department report 2011FS9829 (Second Story Space for Mill Woods Seniors Centre):

Moved A. Sohi - K. Leibovici (Made at the April 6/7, 2011, City Council meeting):

Potential Funding:  Mill Woods Library Seniors Centre and Multicultural Facility

That $ 9.2 million be allocated to the Mill Woods Library second storey space for the Mill Woods Seniors Centre and Multicultural Facility, with the source of funds being the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

 

Finance & Treas.

 

Due Date:

Apr. 11, 2011

CS Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Krushell

 

 

 

 

Possible Funding for Seating Replacement at Commonwealth Stadium

Moved J. Batty - E. Gibbons:

That $4 million be allocated for the first phase of seating replacement at Commonwealth Stadium, with the source of funds being the Financial Stabilization Reserve and that the balance ($8 million) be phased in the 2012-2015 Capital Priorities Plan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - B. Henderson:

 

 

 

That the following Motion on the Floor be referred to the May 9, 2011, Community Services Committee meeting:

Moved J. Batty - E. Gibbons (Made at the April 6/7, 2011, City Council meeting):

Possible Funding for Seating Replacement at Commonwealth Stadium

That $4 million be allocated for the first phase of seating replacement at Commonwealth Stadium, with source of funds being the Financial Stabilization Reserve and that the balance ($8 million) be phased in the 2012-2015 Capital Priorities Plan.

 

Finance & Treas.

 

Due Date:

May 9, 2011

CS Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Krushell

 

 

 

 

Area Revitalization Plans for West Jasper Place, Glenwood, Canora Brittania and Youngstown

Moved L. Sloan - K. Leibovici:

That $1 million be allocated to Area Revitalization Plans for the four communities within the Jasper Place Revitalization Plan (West Jasper Place, Glenwood, Canora Brittania, Youngstown), with source of funding being the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - B. Henderson:

 

 

 

That the following Motion on the Floor be referred to the May 11, 2011, Executive Committee meeting:

Moved L. Sloan - K. Leibovici (Made at the April 6/7, 2011, City Council meeting):

Area Revitalization Plans for West Jasper Place, Glenwood, Canora Brittania and Youngstown

That $1 million be allocated to Area Revitalization Plans for the four communities within the Jasper Place Revitalization Plan (West Jasper Place, Glenwood, Canora Brittania, Youngstown), with source of funding being from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

 

Finance & Treas.

 

Due Date:

May 11, 2011

Ex. Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Krushell

 

 

6.8

River Valley Alliance - Funding Distribution/Parks Development Capital Priorities

 

 

 

L. Brenneis and M. Koziol, Acting General Manager, Asset Management and Public Works Department; and
S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved L. Sloan - E. Gibbons:

 

 

 

1. That the preliminary list of Edmonton–based River Valley projects, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the April 6, 2011, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2011PW9668, be approved.

2. That the City commit to identifying up to $20.3 million in the 2012-2014 Capital Budget for Edmonton-based River Valley projects, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the April 6, 2011, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2011PW9668, to be expended by the River Valley Alliance up to December 31, 2014.

Final List of River Valley Projects

3.  That Administration return to City Council through Transportation and Public Works Committee for approval of a finalized list of River Valley projects for Edmonton, based on the outcome of negotiations with the River Valley Alliance regarding Edmonton’s share of total funding and the River Valley Alliance’s funding application to the Federal Government.

 

AMPW 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMPW

 

Due Date:

Jun. 28, 2011

 

TPW Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken,
E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan,
T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Henderson, K. Krushell

 

 

Moved S. Mandel - K. Leibovici:

 

 

 

River Valley Alliance Funding Project Processes

That Administration, working with the Mayor's Office, provide a report to Transportation and Public Works Committee, outlining the processes that were used to determine which River Valley Alliance projects were funded, who made decisions on the projects that were funded, and the justifications for funding distribution for the projects.

 

AMPW

Mayor’s Office

 

Due Date:

Jun. 28, 2011

 

TPW Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Krushell

 

6.9

2011 Budget Update

 

 

 

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. 
S. Farbrother, City Manager; and A. Sinclair, City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved A. Sohi – L. Sloan:

 

 

 

1. That the 2011 residential tax levy budget be increased by $8,986,790, which would result in the average property tax increase, including both municipal and education, being 3.85% due to the percentage increase in residential education property tax being lower, as determined by the Province, than the municipal tax increase of 3.85% approved by Council during 2011 budget deliberations.

2. That the 2011 tax levy budget be increased by $7,566,600, to reflect higher than budgeted tax revenue from assessment growth.

3. That the increase in revenue be applied first to the additional costs of Provincial Fees related to Motor Vehicle Searches that cannot be funded through alternative means, and that the balance be applied to fund future Light Rapid Transit (LRT) projects.

 

 

 

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amendment moved B. Henderson - S. Mandel:

 

 

 

Part 3: That "future Light Rapid Transit (LRT) projects" be replaced with "capital"

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan,
T. Caterina

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

A. Sohi, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Krushell

 

 

 

 

Members of Council requested the motion be split for voting purposes.

Part 1 of Motion, put:

That the 2011 residential tax levy budget be increased by $8,986,790, which would result in the average property tax increase, including both municipal and education, being 3.85% due to the percentage increase in residential education property tax being lower, as determined by the Province, than the municipal tax increase of 3.85% approved by Council during 2011 budget deliberations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
J. Batty, L. Sloan

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Krushell

 

 

 

 

Part 2 of Motion, put:

2. That the 2011 tax levy budget be increased by $7,566,600, to reflect higher than budgeted tax revenue from assessment growth.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, L. Sloan

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, T. Caterina, K. Leibovici, K. Diotte

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Krushell

 

 

 

 

Part 3 of Motion, as amended put:

3. That the increase in revenue be applied first to the additional costs of Provincial Fees related to Motor Vehicle Searches that cannot be funded through alternative means, and that the balance be applied to fund capital.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan,
 T. Caterina

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

K. Diotte

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Krushell

 

 

 

Summary of Council’s Decision on item 6.9, as amended:

 

 

 

1.      That the 2011 residential tax levy budget be increased by $8,986,790, which would result in the average property tax increase, including both municipal and education, being 3.85% due to the percentage increase in residential education property tax being lower, as determined by the Province, than the municipal tax increase of 3.85% approved by Council during 2011 budget deliberations.

2.      That the 2011 tax levy budget be increased by $7,566,600, to reflect higher than budgeted tax revenue from assessment growth.

3.      That the increase in revenue be applied first to the additional costs of Provincial Fees related to Motor Vehicle Searches that cannot be funded through alternative means, and that the balance be applied to fund capital.

 

Finance & Treas.

 

6.10

Edmonton Arts Council - Community Investment Program Travel Grant Recommendations

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That the recommendations as outlined in Attachment 1 of the 2010EAC018 Edmonton Arts Council – Community Investment Program Travel Grant Recommendations, be approved.

 

Edmonton Art's Council

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Krushell

 

6.11

Fort Edmonton - Capitol Theatre - Budget Adjustment

 

 

 

J. Kabarchuk and M. Koziol, General Manager, Capital Construction Department, and L. Cochrane, General Manager, Community Services Department, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved L. Sloan - D. Loken:

 

 

 

That the 2011 budget for capital program 06-21-5354 (Fort Edmonton Park Master Plan Implementation), be increased by $2,750,000 to a total of $15,045,000, with $1,200,000 being advanced from the Community Services Enterprise Reserve, $1,350,000 from General Financing and $200,000 from the Fort Edmonton Park Foundation.

 

Construction

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
D. Loken, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan,
T. Caterina

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

A. Sohi

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, K. Krushell

 

6.12

Increase to Fund Transit Peace Officers

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That the March 22, 2011 Transportation Department report 2011TD2304 be received for information.

 

Transportation

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Krushell

 

6.13

2011 Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvement Levy Reductions (Sherbrooke and Parkallen)

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That the local improvement tax cancellation amounts for Sherbrooke and Parkallen, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 22, 2011, Transportation Department report 2011TD0830, be approved.

 

Transportation

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Krushell

 

 

6.14

Notice of Intention to Designate - Northern Alberta Pioneers and Descendants Association Cabin as a Municipal Historic Resource

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

1.That a Notice of Intention to Designate a Municipal Historic Resource, as outlined in Attachment 1, of the March 23, 2011, Planning and Development Department report 2011PPP104, be served on the owner of the property occupied by the Northern Alberta Pioneers and Descendants Cabin located at 9430-Scona Rd. NW in accordance with Section 26 of the Alberta Historical Resources Act RSA 2000.

2. That the funding of $126,469.52 for this restoration project be provided from the Heritage Reserve Fund

 

Planning & Dev.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Krushell

 

 

6.15

Churchill Square Development Options

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That the approved 2011 budget of $250,000 be released to allow Administration to enter into a management contract with The Edmonton Arts Council for the promotion and programming support of the Square.

 

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Krushell

 

 

6.16

Administrative and Programming Expenditures related to Churchill Square

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That the April 6, 2011, Corporate Services Department report 2011PMO011 be received for information.

 

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Krushell

 

 

6.17

Board Assignments - Local and Composite Assessment Review Boards

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That the appointments to Local and Composite Assessment Review Boards, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the April 6, 2011, Corporate Services Department report 2011COC053, for the purpose of hearing the 2011 assessment complaints, be approved.

 

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Krushell

 

 

6.18

Changes to Service Alberta Motor Vehicle Fee Schedule

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - K. Leibovici:

 

 

 

That the April 6, 2011, Office of the City Manager report 2011CMI005 be received for information.

 

City Manager

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Krushell

 

 

6.19

Change to Council Calendar - Cancellation of April 14, 2011, Special Council Meeting

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That the April 14, 2011, Special City Council meeting, be cancelled.

 

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Krushell

 

 

7.

BYLAWS

7.1

Bylaw 15690 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Capilano and West Jasper Place Areas

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15690 be read a first time.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Krushell

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15690 be read a second time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Krushell

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15690 be considered for third reading.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Krushell

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15690 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Krushell

 

 

7.2

Bylaw 15691 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15691 be read a first time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Krushell

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15691 be read a second time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Krushell

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15691 be considered for third reading.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Krushell

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15691 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Krushell

 

 

8.

PRIVATE REPORTS

8.1

Verbal Report - Potential Downtown Arena - Update on Negotiated Outcomes

 

 

 

Council met in private at 4:33 p.m. pursuant to sections 16, 23, 24 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 8:23 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved S. Mandel - J. Batty:

That Administration negotiate a financial framework for a downtown City-owned sports and entertainment facility with the Katz Group based on the following terms and conditions: 

1.  Maximum Price - $450,000,000 to be set prior to any approval by Council of adequate price guarantees.

2.  Confirmation of Katz Group commitment of $100 million.

3.  User fee (Ticket Surcharge) to fund capital costs of
$125 million.

4.  Evaluate options for a Community Revitalization Levy (s): Administration revise and reframe projected Community Revitalization Levy project(s) to support the City’s overall downtown plan with $20 million from the Community Revitalization Levy to be directed to the arena and the balance of proceeds used to support other priority downtown projects (Quarters, Jasper Avenue, Warehouse District) in conjunction with the overall downtown plan. 

5. a)  Evaluate options for further support (potentially
$105 million) to be paid for by either direct tax revenues from the arena, or savings from not having to pay current subsidy and parking revenue increase to the City b) The total of four and five above, in terms of the City’s direct contribution to the arena building, would not exceed $125 million.

6.  6. , D. & Treas.em 6.9, K. Leibovici, K. Diotte, , K. DiotteCity owns the arena and the land for any new facility.

7.  Agreement on fair market value of the arena property.

8.  An agreement is entered into with the Katz Group, with the Katz Group responsible for operating costs and generating necessary revenues for 30 years.

9.  Project cannot proceed until the balance of funds are confirmed.

10.  Administration continues to work with Northlands to ensure the City understands their financial challenges and how these can be addressed.

11.  Necessary location agreements necessary are signed to ensure that the Edmonton Oilers operate out of the facility for 30 years.

12.  The City retain the right to access to the facility four weeks per year – uses to be determined by the City but may include allocation of uses to Northlands or other bodies, for example, the Canadian Finals Rodeo, Capital EX and other events the City deems of civic importance. 

13.  City to negotiate options for potential revenue sharing.

14.  Investigate the opportunities for lottery through establishment of a foundation, with proceeds directed towards community benefits in the new facility.

15.  Administration provide options for the naming rights.

 

S. Farbrother, City Manager; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amendment moved L. Sloan - S. Mandel:

 

 

 

That part 16 be added:

That Administration negotiate the requirement for a Community Benefits Agreement associated with the above framework.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Amendment moved L. Sloan – J. Batty:

 

 

 

That part 17 be added:

That the final negotiated agreement be brought back to City Council for ratification.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Motion as Amended, put:

 

 

 

Downtown Sports and Entertainment Facility Agreement

That Administration negotiate a financial framework for a downtown City-owned sports and entertainment facility with the Katz Group based on the following terms and conditions: 

1.  Maximum Price - $450,000,000 to be set prior to any approval by Council of adequate price guarantees

2.  Confirmation of Katz Group commitment of $100 million.

3.  User fee (Ticket Surcharge) to fund capital costs of $125 million

4.  Evaluate options for a Community Revitalization Levy (s): Administration revise and reframe projected Community Revitalization Levy project(s) to support the City’s overall downtown plan with $20 million from the Community Revitalization Levy to be directed to the arena and the balance of proceeds used to support other priority downtown projects (Quarters, Jasper Avenue, Warehouse District) in conjunction with the overall downtown plan. 

5. a) Evaluate options for further support (potentially $105 million) to be paid for by either direct tax revenues from the arena, or savings from not having to pay current subsidy and parking revenue increase to the City.

   b) The total of four and five above, in terms of the City’s direct contribution to the arena building, would not exceed
$125 million.

6. City owns the arena and the land for any new facility.

7.  Agreement on fair market value of the arena property.

8.  An agreement is entered into with the Katz Group, with the Katz Group responsible for operating costs and generating necessary revenues for 30 years.

9.  Project cannot proceed until the balance of funds are confirmed.

10.  Administration continues to work with Northlands to ensure the City understands their financial challenges and how these can be addressed.

11.  Location agreements necessary are signed to ensure that the Edmonton Oilers operate out of the facility for 30 years.

12.  The City retain the right to access to facility four weeks per year – uses to be determined by the City but may include allocation of uses to Northlands or other bodies, for example, the Canadian Finals Rodeo, Capital EX and other events the City deems of civic importance. 

13.  City to negotiate options for potential revenue sharing.

14.  Investigate the opportunities for lottery through establishment of a foundation, with proceeds directed towards community benefits in the new facility.

15.  Administration provide options for the naming rights.

16.  That Administration negotiate the requirement for a Community Benefits Agreement associated with the above framework as part of any negotiated agreement.

17.  That the final negotiated agreement be brought back to Council for ratification.

 

City Manager’s Office

 

Due Date:

To be determined

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

D. Iveson, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

8.2

Purchase of Land

 

 

 

Council met in private at 2:17 p.m. pursuant to section 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 8:23 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved J. Batty - K. Leibovici:

 

 

 

1. That the purchase of the land shown in Attachment 1, and detailed in Attachment 2, of the April 6, 2011, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2011PW8008, be approved.

2. That Administration enter into a Sales Agreement on the land shown in Attachment 3, and detailed in Attachment 4, of the April 6, 2011, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2011PW8008.

3. That the April 6, 2011, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2011PW8008 remain private pursuant to section 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

 

AMPW

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

9.

NOTICES OF MOTION

 

 

 

 

 

9.1

Military Recognition (S. Mandel)

 

 

 

 

Mayor S. Mandel stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council he will move:

That Administration bring a military recognition project in the downtown civic precinct/Churchill Square for up to $300,000, to be funded from the proceeds of the sale of the City property associated with Valour Place, at the same time as the next supplementary capital budget adjustment is discussed.

 

 

 

9.2

M.E. Lazerte High School Upcoming Trip to Scotland (D. Loken)

 

 

 

 

Councillor D. Loken stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council he will move:

That $5,000 be donated to the M.E. Lazerte High School in order to assist them in funding their upcoming trip to Edinburgh Fringe Theatre Festival, with funds from the 2011 Council Contingency Fund.

 

 

 

9.3

Creative Age Festival (L. Sloan)

 

 

 

 

Councillor L. Sloan stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council she will move:

That $50,000 for the long-term planning of the Creative Age Festival, from the 2011 Council Contingency Fund, be approved.

 

 

10.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

Council adjourned at 5:30 p.m. on April 7, 2011.

 

 

 

 

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Chair                                                                           City Clerk